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Sec. B7-23. Locations of above ground tanks.

Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

7902.2.2.1. Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is permitted only in locations not prohibited by this ordinance, or as otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal, and must be installed as follows:

1. Double wall steel above ground tanks may be used for the storage of Class II and III-A liquids, including integral diesel fuel storage tanks for generators or fire pumps, which are listed and limited to capacity of 660 gallons. Tanks must be located a minimum of ten feet from any building and property line which is or can be built upon, unless protected by an unpierced two-hour fire resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of the storage area.

2. Protected above ground storage tanks may be used to store diesel fuel used to power generators or fire pumps must not exceed 4,000 gallons individual capacity and 16,000 gallon aggregate capacity. Tanks with capacities of 661 to 4,000 gallons must be located a minimum of ten feet from any building and 15 feet from a property line which is or can be built upon unless protected by an non-pierced two-hour fire resistive wall extending not less than 30 inches above and to the sides of the storage area. Tanks must be installed in accordance with Article 52.

3. Above ground storage tanks used for dispensing fuel for motor vehicles are allowed where approved by the Fire Marshal. Such tanks shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Article 52.

(Ord. No. NS-1100.89, § 1, 10-22-02)

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